Category Archives: Love

68: Lorna Rose on her unexpected pregnancy

January 19, 2022 by angelansantillo

After genetic testing early in her second pregnancy, Lorna Rose learned her baby screened positive for a serious genetic disorder. When told she didn’t have to carry the baby, Lorna’s reaction to that statement changed her outlook and beliefs. We talk about guilt, high risk pregnancy, and the complexities of motherhood. Lorna Rose is a Pacific Northwest writer and speaker. Her narrative nonfiction and poetry have been recognized by Pacific Northwest Writers Association and the Oregon Poetry Association, and have appeared […]

Categories: Family, Love, Medical Event, Parenthood, Women's Issues, Writing

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60: Elizabeth Howard Phillips & Kenneth Phillips on their bright light

April 22, 2020 by angelansantillo

After learning the fifth round of IVF didn’t work out, Elizabeth Howard Phillips realized she couldn’t keep putting her body through treatments. Less than two years later, Kenneth Phillips found himself nervously driving Elizabeth and their adopted baby away from the hospital. From their hotel room in Florida, we talk about their journey through infertility, the craziness that comes with adopting a baby during a pandemic, and their new bright light Eleanor. Additional Resources Connect with Elizabeth Howard Phillips Instagram […]

Categories: Family, Grief & Loss, Love, Medical Event, Most Listened To, Parenthood, Trauma, Women's Issues

55: Carmel Fauci on meeting her second husband

March 4, 2020 by angelansantillo

Carmel Fauci was working in insurance when she met her second husband. He was a charismatic, brilliant underwriter and she learned he was a violent alcoholic right before the wedding. We talk about their relationship, her experience with men as a successful businesswoman, and what happened when she finally met her soulmate. Additional links Carmel on Facebook

Categories: Career, Family, Grief & Loss, Love, Women's Issues

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45: Amelia Kent on talking about the hard road

October 29, 2019 by angelansantillo

At twenty-three weeks, Amelia Kent had a miscarriage and she was faced with an experience and grief people don’t know how to talk about. Wanting to bring a common experience into the open, she shares how the event impacted her relationships, her farm, and why it’s important in today’s economy to be a farmer talking about personal issues. Additional resources Amelia Levin Kent Kent Farms on Facebook Louisiana Farm Life: Amelia Kent – Ivy League Farmer Discusses Mental Health

Categories: Career, Family, Grief & Loss, Love, Medical Event, Parenthood, Women's Issues

44: Nancy Allen on falling in love with spiritual psychology

October 22, 2019 by angelansantillo

Nancy Allen was the mother of two small children attending a talk at the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture when out of nowhere she fell in love with Robert Sardello and spiritual psychology. A study of the soul, perception, and presence, she went on to become a student and teacher of this practice. We talk about the impact of Sardello’s work on her life, why she rarely talks about this moment, and why current events are inspiring her to […]

Categories: Career, Family, Love, The Mind, The Unknown

43: Derek on leaving the friend zone

October 16, 2019 by angelansantillo

Derek was at church in his small hometown in Virginia when a girl he’d never seen walked through the door. Thinking she was the one, they stayed friends for a year and a half until one New Years Eve kiss. We talk about how two people from different worlds connected, how their relationship survived his Navy enlistment and deployment, and the benefits waiting in the friend zone. Additional Resources Urban Dictionary: Definition of Friend Zone Delilah

Categories: Family, Love, Military Veteran

37: Molika Gupta on rewriting her immigrant spouse story

September 4, 2019 by angelansantillo

Molika Gupta was preparing a presentation when her immigration attorney emailed to say her sponsored work visa application was not selected in the random lottery process. A career professional who came to the US on a spousal visa, suddenly not being able to work was a jarring reality. We talk about the challenges of moving to another country and her new mission to empower other immigrant spouses to redefine their lives. Additional Resources Facebook Group: Immigrant Spouses ReWrite Your Story […]

Categories: Career, Immigration, Love, Women's Issues

35: Goldie Peacock on meeting the hottie walking down the stairs

August 20, 2019 by angelansantillo

Photo credit: Grace Chu On the night of their 30th birthday, Goldie Peacock was definitely not looking for love. They were at the Branded Saloon in Brooklyn, getting ready to perform an epic drag king number that transformed them from an English gentleman into a unicorn when a stranger appeared on the basement stairs. We talk about sparks, love, marriage, and what can happen when you’re busy making other plans. Additional Resources http://www.goldiepeacock.com Huffington Post: “It’s Time For Drag Kings […]

Categories: LGBTQIA, Love, The Arts

30: Brian Baker on fighting for love

July 17, 2019 by angelansantillo

When he was a student at West Point, Brian Baker had a mystical experience. During a sermon on Maundy Thursday, he found God. Experiencing an intense feeling of love, the moment began his journey into the priesthood. Now ordained as an Episcopal priest for almost 30 years, we talk about how Christianity led him to become an LGBTQIA rights activist, the state of love in the country, and his time at Burning Man. Additional Resources Brian’s sermons: Religious AF, Sermon […]

Categories: Activism, Career, LGBTQIA, Love, Politics

27: Uyen Trinh on stopping an autopilot life

April 2, 2019 by angelansantillo

Two years ago, Uyen Trinh was diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes and it forced her to reconsider her relationship with her body and every relationship in her life. As a refugee from Vietnam and growing up in foster care, she realized she had become the ultimate caregiver at the sacrifice of herself. We talk about self-care, what it takes to advocate for yourself, and how she reversed her diagnosis through a ketogenic diet.

Categories: Family, Illness, Immigration, Love, Medical Event, Trauma

19: Susan Fritz on life ten years later

January 21, 2019 by angelansantillo

On her 30th birthday, Susan Fritz said something to her husband that changed everything. A week later, Dan passed away from cancer and her life as a nomad began to take shape. Ten years has passed and she has been all over the world. We talk about the useless cliches around illness, how time offers new perspective, and why she is so excited to turn 40. Additional Resources The Telegraph: “Happy Birthday song and its strange past”

Categories: Career, Family, Grief & Loss, Illness, Love, Medical Event, Most Listened To, Trauma, Travel

17: Catherine Rondthaler on babies and a new life

January 8, 2019 by angelansantillo

Artist Catherine Rondthaler had her daughter when she was twenty-one years old and got pregnant with her son soon after that. The two pregnancies, both different and both a surprise, turned her world upside down. Thirty five years later, her daughter is pregnant and she will be a grandmother for the first time. We talk about the ever changing role of parenthood, how fast time flies, and how this new year will bring a new life. Additional Resources: Catherine Rondthaler: […]

Categories: Family, Love, Parenthood, Women's Issues

15: Chris Tatem on listening to the political divide

December 10, 2018 by angelansantillo

In September 2016, Chris Tatem (Cross Examined Life podcast) was in a hospital waiting room when the sound of the television became incredibly loud and all he could focus on was the two political pundits on the screen. As he watched them personally attack each other, he wondered if there is a better way we can disagree. We talk the current political divide, how the language we use gives us permission to do extreme things, and what it takes to […]

Categories: Activism, Career, Family, Love, Medical Event, Podcasting, Politics

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12: Anthony Mancinelli (the world’s oldest barber) on his wife

November 19, 2018 by angelansantillo

At 107 years old, Anthony Mancinelli holds the Guinness World record for being the oldest working barber in the world. We talk about his wife Carmella, the 69 years they were together, and how he got into the barber business. The new year is almost here! Share one unexpected moment that happened to you in 2018. Fill out the survey here: https://goo.gl/forms/elxAg8NSEf4KWj7I3 Additional Resources New York Times: “The World’s Oldest Barber Is 107 and Still Cutting Hair Full Time” Guinness […]

Categories: Career, Family, Love

06: Debórah Eliezer Adabachi on the movement that shifted everything

October 9, 2018 by angelansantillo

During her divorce, Debórah Eliezer Adabachi (theater artist, voiceover professional, Co-Artistic Director foolsFURY Theater, owner of Venado Retreat) did a theater workshop with Stephen Wangh. One physical exercise led to a breakthrough that changed everything. We talk about somatics, losing your voice, moving on, and learning how to finally say no. Additional Resources Dr. Martha Eddy: Five College Dance Department Lecture (Hampshire College) Dr. Martha Eddy: A brief history of somatic practices and dance (Journal of Dance and Somatic Practices) Stephen Wangh: Acrobat […]

Categories: Family, Love, Mental Health, The Arts, Women's Issues

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Category Archives: Love

68: Lorna Rose on her unexpected pregnancy

60: Elizabeth Howard Phillips & Kenneth Phillips on their bright light

55: Carmel Fauci on meeting her second husband

45: Amelia Kent on talking about the hard road

44: Nancy Allen on falling in love with spiritual psychology

43: Derek on leaving the friend zone

37: Molika Gupta on rewriting her immigrant spouse story

35: Goldie Peacock on meeting the hottie walking down the stairs

30: Brian Baker on fighting for love

27: Uyen Trinh on stopping an autopilot life

19: Susan Fritz on life ten years later

17: Catherine Rondthaler on babies and a new life

15: Chris Tatem on listening to the political divide

12: Anthony Mancinelli (the world’s oldest barber) on his wife

06: Debórah Eliezer Adabachi on the movement that shifted everything